apontamento

Portuguese

Etymology

From apontar (“to appoint; to point; to sharpen a point”) +‎ -mento.

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /a.põ.taˈmẽ.tu/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /a.põ.taˈmẽ.to/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ɐ.põ.tɐˈmẽ.tu/

Noun

apontamento m (plural apontamentos)

  1. the act of sharpening something into a point
    O lápis quebrou durante seu apontamento.
    The pencil broke during its sharpening.
  2. appointment (act of appointing)
    O apontamento do novo presidente ocorrerá hoje.
    The new president’s appointment will occur today.
  3. the act of pointing towards something
    Synonym: apontação
    Há quem se ofenda pelo apontamento do indicador.
    There are some who are offended by the pointing of the index finger.
  4. (usually in the plural) note; minute (short written record)
    Synonym: anotação
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